Cars > Challenges > “little blue beast” Vs “Zoom3”
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1987 Chevrolet Camaro
“little blue beast”
2004 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
“Zoom3”
Head to Head
About “little blue beast”
it is my fist car and i plan on keeping it for a long time i am going to re-do the interior and some exterior parts. i am at the moment putting a 350 4 bolt main out of a truck into it with a 350 turbo tranny and i am painting it next year if everything goes to plan. the motor was re-built by me, my cousin, and dad.i have put approx. $ 2500.00 or more in the car.my car is now running for the first time since december after i get a couple more parts it will be completely done and on the road again!!!! i will have more pics and videos very soon. if you have any questions just ask.
About “Zoom3”
Bought new in Aug 2003, right off the truck!
Specs for “little blue beast”
-the engine is an 1980-85 350 4 bolt main out of a truck.
-350 turbo transmission.
- 2 1/2 " straight pipes
-4 brl. carb.
-weights about 2500 lbs.
-it has somewhere around 300 hp.
when my car is completely ready and im driving it again im going tot ake it to the drag strip close to my house to see what it runs in a 1/4 mile.
will know more after car is on the road again
Specs for “Zoom3”
- 2,616 cc 1.3 liters rotary 2 front engine with 0 mm bore, 0 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, none and zero valves per cylinder RENESIS
- Multi-point injection fuel syst
- Power: 177 kW , 238 HP SAE @ 8,500 rpm; 159 ft lb , 216 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
- chrome rotary package
- Self-leveling Xenon headlights
- Fog lights
- Dynamic Stability Control with traction control
- Tochigi Fuji Limited Slip Differential
- 18-inch wheels and 225/45R18 tires
- Larger front brakes
- Sport-tuned suspension
- standard with 6-speed manual
- 300-watt Bose 9-speaker audio system with AUDIO PILOT automatic noise compensation technology
- Power sliding-glass moonroof
- Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink system
- Leather-trimmed upholstery
- 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Heated mirrors
- Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System
Factory Options for “little blue beast”
-A/C and heat
-ERS(extended range sound system)
-power steering
-power brakes
Factory Options for “Zoom3”
Grand Touring Package, the whole works baby!
Mods for “little blue beast”
-blue neon lights
-a sony explode cd player with an amp and 2 sub woffers.
-ac has been removed for more room
-it has a new cam in it (but not sure what kid was installed before i bought the motor.)
-lots of chrome, and more to come
-1980-85 350 small block 4 bolt main out of a truck
-350 turbo transmission
-chrome valve pan covers
-re-did all gaskets for the motor
-arp head bolts
-high performance HEI distributor
-moroso high heat blue spark plug wires (8 mm)
-2 electric fans
-4 barrel carb.-quadrajet...for now
-i painted the block gloss black
-chrome timeing chain cover
-thrush mufflers
-aftermarket gauges
..will be more mods when i get more money
Mods for “Zoom3”
The nine speaker BOSE needs a little more bottem end, so I added a 12" Image Dynamics sub with a 400w Phoenix Gold amplifier.
Also got some sweet sounding whistle tips for the exhaust (ok kidding ;)
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for little blue beast | Total Votes | Points for Zoom3 |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 21 | 52 |
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